Attack On Fort Sumter By Jacob Moran and Sean Vann This battle sparked what was one of the bloodiest and worst wars in United States history, the Civil War. The attack on Fort Sumter was planned as soon as Abraham Lincoln became president. The Confederates wanted Fort Sumter because they thought that if they took it over it would drive the North out and then they could make South Carolina part of the Confeteracy of states. It would also give them control over the Charleston Harbor.
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On April 11, 1861 the confederates asked for a surrender of fort sumter. But, Major Robert Anderson refused. Soon after he refused, the confederates attacked. The members of the Union quickly ran out of ammo and supplies. They were forced to surrender on April 14, 1861. Surprisingly, no one died in the attack accept a confederate whos cannon backfired. This was the beginning of the Civil War.
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This is a picture of Major Anderson. He was the commander of Fort Sumter. He was told to surrender multiple times until eventually he was forced to surrender. This began the Civil War. S.V
Key Terms: Civil War: War between the Union (north) and the Confederates (south).
Union:The North. The the group of states against slavery.Won the War
Confederacy:A group of southern states that broke away from the Union in 1861. J.M
Abraham Lincoln: The president during the Civil War. He freed the slaves. Republican. In office from 1861-1865. Was shot and killed.
Major Robert Anderson: He was the Union commander. He refused to give up Fort Sumter until he was forced to.
Fort Sumter: Located in South Carolina, Charleston Harbor. Where the Civil War started. S.V
This is a picture of Fort Sumter. This is were the attack took place. This structure is located in Charelston Harbor, South Carolina. In 1861 Major Robert Anderson was attacked and forced to surrender the fort to the Confederates. J.M
Overall, the attack on Fort Sumter was a significant cause of the Civil War.
After the attack it was the "final straw." Even though not many people
were harmed, it has a huge importance. Major Anderson was determined
to not give up the fort but, he was forced by the confederates to
surrender. Even though the south got the first attack the north was
victorious. S.V
The South thought if they could get the Fort they would would have control
over South Carolina and the Charelston Harbor which would give them a advantage
in the war. Once the North surendered it over this frustrated them enough to start the
war. Eventually it was a bad idea for the South to attack it because they lost the war at
end. J.M
Primary Sources:
This is the letter written by Major Anderson announcing the surrender of Fort Sumter. This relates to the civil war because Fort Sumter was the beginning of the war.S.V
This is a primary source article that says what hapenend in the battle of Fort Sumter. For exaple it says "Fort Sumter Bombarded" which is what happened. J.M
By Jacob Moran and Sean Vann
This battle sparked what was one of the bloodiest and worst wars in United States history, the Civil War. The attack on Fort Sumter was planned as soon as Abraham Lincoln became president. The Confederates wanted Fort Sumter because they thought that if they took it over it would drive the North out and then they could make South Carolina part of the Confeteracy of states. It would also give them control over the Charleston Harbor.
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On April 11, 1861 the confederates asked for a surrender of fort sumter. But, Major Robert Anderson refused. Soon after he refused, the confederates attacked. The members of the Union quickly ran out of ammo and supplies. They were forced to surrender on April 14, 1861. Surprisingly, no one died in the attack accept a confederate whos cannon backfired. This was the beginning of the Civil War.
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Key Terms:
Civil War: War between the Union (north) and the Confederates (south).
Union:The North. The the group of states against slavery.Won the War
Confederacy:A group of southern states that broke away from the Union in 1861. J.M
Abraham Lincoln: The president during the Civil War. He freed the slaves. Republican. In office from 1861-1865. Was shot and killed.
Major Robert Anderson: He was the Union commander. He refused to give up Fort Sumter until he was forced to.
Fort Sumter: Located in South Carolina, Charleston Harbor. Where the Civil War started. S.V
Overall, the attack on Fort Sumter was a significant cause of the Civil War.
After the attack it was the "final straw." Even though not many people
were harmed, it has a huge importance. Major Anderson was determined
to not give up the fort but, he was forced by the confederates to
surrender. Even though the south got the first attack the north was
victorious. S.V
The South thought if they could get the Fort they would would have control
over South Carolina and the Charelston Harbor which would give them a advantage
in the war. Once the North surendered it over this frustrated them enough to start the
war. Eventually it was a bad idea for the South to attack it because they lost the war at
end. J.M
Primary Sources:
Links:
http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/sc001.htm
http://www.us-civilwar.com/sumter.htm
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http://doylestown.patch.com/articles/attack-on-fort-sumter-150-years-ago-started-civil-war
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/battle-fort-sumter.htm
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Work Cited
"The Battle of Fort Sumter." The Civil War. Web. 13 June 2011. http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/battle-fort-sumter.htm.
"Battle Summary: Fort Sumter, SC." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 13 June 2011. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/sc001.htm.
"Fort Sumter." The American Civil War. Web. 13 June 2011. http://www.us-civilwar.com/sumter.htm.
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Goodheart, Adam. "Electric Nerves - NYTimes.com." Opinion - Opinionator - NYTimes.com. Web. 13 June 2011. http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/13/electric-nerves/.
Stanchak, John E. Civil War. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2011. Print
Wood, Elisabeth Jean. "Civil Wars: What We Don't Know." Global Governance 1 Apr. 2003. Print
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